Richard Edward York

Richard Edward York, 78, passed away on October 13, 2020 in Austin, TX. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and an educator in the El Paso Independent School District. He left his mark on El Paso with his lifelong career in EPISD where he educated and mentored numerous young minds at Jefferson HS, Bowie HS, Wiggs MS, and Highland SPED. He grew up and retired in El Paso where he met his wife and raised his children. He will be coming home to El Paso to be laid to rest at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with honors. He is survived by his loving wife Victoria, son Brian, daughter Erin, brother Warren, and his five grandchildren Connor, Ethan, Ashlyn, Matthew, and Remington. Visitation, Prayer Service, and Eulogy will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Friday, October 23, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes- East, 750 N. Carolina. Graveside Service will follow at 1:00 PM, at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors.